Shukubo

[3] Originally, shukubo were used by bhikku and confraternities,[2][failed verification] and later by lay practitioners of Shugendō and mountain worship, and played major roles in the development of the latter two.

Lodging houses were built at major temples and shrines in each area to accommodate ordinary pilgrims and tourists, forming a kind of tourism business, with specific areas connected to specific lodging houses.

[3] In modern times, some shukubo have been converted into traditional inns and ryokan for tourists who want to experience the atmosphere of a temple.

[7][failed verification] Many modern-day operators of shukobo are descendants of families that ran shukubo when they were a purely religious matter.

Originally, they only operated for one kosha but opening to the general public has substantially increased amounts of people staying at shukubo.